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Virginia Ann Foxx is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, she has been active in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout her tenure, Foxx has been known for her strong advocacy for conservative policies and her commitment to her constituents in North Carolina. She has participated in numerous debates and discussions, often emphasizing the importance of government accountability and the responsible use of taxpayer funds.
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 198 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 198 Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order…
House Resolution 198 provides for a structured rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1406, the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013. Madam Speaker, it's hard to raise a family and earn a living at the same time. The reality is that…
It is hard to raise a family and earn a living at the same time. The reality is that every hour you spend working to provide for your family is an hour you can't spend with your family. For nearly 30 years, Federal, State, and local…
I would believe that the comments of my colleague from Connecticut would be a little more sincere if she would direct the issue of pay disparity to the White House. The White House needs to do something about pay disparity. If we had…
We are very proud of this bill. I can't understand why our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are so opposed to fairness when fairness applies to the private sector. I would like to point out to my colleague that we would have…
We have no further speakers, Mr. Speaker, and I am willing to close after the gentleman from Colorado.
The federal government is trying to impose itself at the post-secondary level in this area.
For nearly 30 years, government employees have had the option to choose paid time off or comp time in lieu of overtime pay. Private sector employees, however, haven't had that choice because Washington and an old 1938 labor law won't let…
These FAA flight delays have been in effect for less than a week and already the American people are suffering. FAA's financial mismanagement is now costing Americans time and money, and yet the administration has done nothing to reverse…
The President's Federal Aviation Administration could use a little help. Faced with the task of trimming its budget only 5 percent--basically, just returning to 2010 spending levels--it has decided to furlough employees and cause flight…
Congress must act to ensure consideration of the local impact of Presidential national monument designations.
Overly harsh restrictions on recreation or other land uses can have a severe negative economic impact on States and localities that rely on those activities.
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